New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-20

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We passed through several salons and aute-c cham
bcrs until We arrived at that where to sleep.
Comfortable portiefes hung over the doors and win
dows. The bed, In German fashion stood at con-
siderable distance from the wall, and was quite
shrouded by the curtains that were draw closely
around it, The air was warm and comfortable from
the well-managed stove In an opposite corner,
partly hidden by screen, was a small bed for
70 my SURPRISE however, Sarah was not there,
neither bau Serge appeared 1 inquired for both,
but was told Sarah was having tea. Serge is no
doubt drunk by this time" said Nadine quietly,
but, my DEAR she continued. you and will
have some supper here. away from Iatjana
Andreovnas tiresome company
Several servants now appeared. bringing all the
materials for supper. and having arranged table
for two and placed on it dishes that sent forth
most appttizlng odor. they Withdrew.
To my extreme surprise, before giving any OF the
meat 10 me- Nadine examined it most critically;
then, with sudden exclamation. she hurried to the
wnd' W. opened H. ana threw out the whole con,
tents OF the dish. by the splash that ensued there
was water moat probably, on this side OF tho
house.
Can she be mad I thought and sudden fear
came over me. as looked AT the lid. haggard face.
old friend.
saying something about the cooks insisting upon
putting spices or condiments into some dshes that
would he sure to he disliked by, and would prob
ably disagree with a foreigner.
"One OF onr horrid national Dishes she said
with forced laugh. But thought, why throw it
ont of the window Still, | remembered that
Nadine had always been eccentric, she had never
done anything like other people, and probably our
separation Tor so many years made her actions ap-
par 10 me even more extraordinary than before.
Many dishes had been prepared. excellent III
material and well cooked. of which Nadine
threw away and until all hal been examined she
uneasy and restless. but at last we fell back
into our Old intimacy and talk. AS of old. told
Nadine every circumstance connected with my
life; and also, "a before. while apparently talking
most openly about everything. and seeming TO give
every confidence, she in reality told me little or
nothing.
At length she rose 10 leave. Embracing me most
afectoDately even passioDatey, she whispered In
"Mlnd, Lima. and attend carefully to what I
say do not eat or drink anything. excepting what
/ give you take nothing from any other person.
Our people are not to he trusted
Then promising to send Sarah Immediately she
went.
vas literally thunderstruck at such warning
What could sac meant Were there PRISONERS around
my friend. in her own house
Again the idea of insanity occurred to me. and
gained ground in my mind. as remembered al the
more than strange peculiarities my old friend had
exhibited ever since had been here.
Then low singular 1t was that had never seen
my servants since my arrival! Sarah's absence
especially was extraordinary Sarah, who watched
! left me for many hours alone
was thoroughly perplexed and uncomfortable
and until my faithful attendant came could not re-
solve to 90 to bed although felt the agnesh fever
was returning. and | was now thoroughly ex-
hausted with much fatigue and emotion.
At length | hsaId somebody coming-heavy,
vague footsteps that moved awkwardly over the
marble floors.
The door opened and Sarah appeared bearing In
! her hand large silver goblet But could this be
! Sarah Ny horror was unspeikable. My good, my
| faithful friend and seryan. was absolutely over
! powered By drink. $50
| She stumbled into the room and stared wildly and
stupidity at me- while the very a.nosphere around
| her seemed infected by the horiid stun she had
| Leen drinking
oh nv dear, dear Sarah ~ | criel what have
Won been donRi Yon must be ILL., You cannot
! knowingly have done this; and burst into tears
| at tho sght Of such degI adation IN my dear Old
seated her in n chair and dashed cold water in
her face This seemed to rouse her little. tEor gh
! not efiectually. She still Crashed tightly the
goblet. wi ich contained quantity OF sweet wine.
| and mt ttered something in an incoherent and un-
| connected manner about its being sleeping-cup
prepared by the hands Of and sent me by. Countess
1 / tried 10 take II from her. but she resisted my
attempt, and before cord prevent her hal lifted
| il 10 hor lips and taken long draught. Scarcely
had she done so than she foil back In the heavy
| seep or ratl er stup0r Of iutoxication.
Seldom had ! Il ed more bitter tears than did
| over Tho miserable and shameful figure OF my deal
old friend. She was hanging partly over the chair
could not boar tn see her TINS, 40 pushing and
| dragging il along the smooth floor. | managed 10
get TO the side OF nv bed which was the nearest;
| and placing my poor Sarah upon il rs well as
| conld hoped In few hours she mi ght sleep oil the
| results OF her terrible condition.
! could not rest mysef-I was far too disturbed,
Of prayers and endcayored to s0othe aud tranquil
lie my mind hy reading ami praying over the
Then dozed from time to time At last suppose
| | must have fallen really asleep; but | wa.
! avakensl suddenly by hearing deep. halt He'd
but terrible gro ans from the bed fastened 70 Tho
! side of my or unhappy Sarah. and found that
though still lnsensibc. she was evidently suffering
| severely ,..
could not doubt both her appearance aud her con-
! vulsivo breathing convinced me OF that never
travelled without medicines. but IN such case
knew not what were The necessary remedies. ,
Severe were tho pains, the pressure on tht
brain seemed the most alarming symptom
dragged aside all the curtains. threw open. though
with some dihicultv the windOwsaud then ribbed
the poor sufferer until she became little easier
but help aud medical advice she must have ,
searched vAin.y Tor a bell; none could ma
neither was there one IN the antecham DER.
Needless OF the danger OF losing my way aud
becoming confused in large. strange mousse
| hurried on. leaving the doors open as | passed.
Some of them however. were locked occasional
IT, therefore, | had to retrace my steps, so ala
become very puzzled; bnt OF must 90, as help " n
absolutely necessary, and OF corrse win servant
there would be no difficulty ia returning 10 my
apartment u,,o,
pnst of ind extinguisIed the camille carried viii
me. The moon. however. vas SHINING through th'
entertained windows, aud could SEQ door uear y
opposite tow ard which ! FASTENED all the more
comforted as | fanc,ed could hear suDdued voices
Some persons. therefore, were awake III thls mug
wilderness OF % house ana shOnlJ now soon nave
help. | hurried to ward IT, and pushing IL open
founh myself in a small gallery overlooking vas
and lofty hall. But with difficulty restrained tht
shrek that nearly burst from my llDs. aud almost
fell to the ground with horror at the appalling
scene before 49,
Was | in Pandenonirmf Was | witnes ing 4
Sabbat of evil spiritsf Could the beings before
me be really men aud women ,,
A dense mist partially filed the vast space De!oW
and the AIR was heavy with sulphurous ana othei
evil vapors. A few smoky lamps were suspended
at rare intervals against the walls; but the prlh
cpal light came from the lnrd names .lat gu, ou,
forth At Intervals from q species OF furnace stand
inc upon a table or altar placed at the far end a.,
| From time TO time a hand appeared from tnt
| ,,,aom and threw powder or other iuel into tins
furnace. and then the flames Haired upward WIZ
n blue and CHASTITY light, showing distinctly VIC
awful figures that moved around. -,
II was difficult TO believe they wero hurnal
beings so weird and terrific was their aspect. MOS
were nude 10 the waist the few clothes mat COVERED
them being little else than filthy rags bac Heheu
With dirt bleeding from recently nil,cted wounds
many starcering uuder tho weight OF heavy CHAINS